EXCEPTIONAL PROBLEM SOLVING. UNCOMPROMISING INTEGRITY.
ABOUT US
Clarion Construction is a specialty general contractor that has been serving the Chicagoland area since 1989. We partner with property owners, property managers, and asset management teams to solve complex building challenges through thoughtful planning, experienced oversight, and reliable execution.
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Our work spans all commercial renovations including tenant improvements, capital improvements and special projects. From early discovery and scope development through construction and closeout, Clarion delivers practical, technically sound solutions that balance performance, cost, and long-term value.
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What sets Clarion apart is our ability to use our highly trained union field staff to self-perform key specialty trades (including concrete, carpentry, doors, glass, drywall and painting) with our unique abilities in facility and building envelope diagnostics. This integrated approach provides real solutions and budgets, as well as greater quality control.
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We support our clients with strong project controls and transparent communication, leveraging tools like Procore for real-time collaboration and documentation. Our dedicated Permit Expeditor helps navigate municipal requirements efficiently, reducing delays and keeping projects compliant.
Guided by core values of integrity, safety, high performance, partnership, and shared success, Clarion approaches every project with a problem-solving mindset. When a project challenges the ordinary, our in-house expertise, collaborative mindset, and relentless focus on results turn complexity into success.
WHAT IS A SPECIALTY GENERAL CONTRACTOR?
We call ourselves a specialty general contractor because we combine the full-scope management of a general contractor with the hands-on expertise of self-performed trades. By directly executing key trades and maintaining a trusted network of specialty partners, Clarion provides single-source accountability for complex commercial projects.
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From routine maintenance to full-scale construction, we lead every project with disciplined oversight and seamless coordination, ensuring efficient results with minimal disruption to daily operations. Clients rely on Clarion for the experience, flexibility, and accountability that complex projects demand. We are proud to have earned many long-term partnerships through reliable execution and our client-first approach.
OUR SERVICES
Clarion delivers spaces that perform from day one through expert build-outs and retrofits of office, industrial, medical, and hospitality interiors.
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Provide turnkey solutions for new leases and market-ready suites
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Prepare industrial facilities for end users, including white box warehouse conversions
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Capital upgrades: lobbies, restrooms, and corridors and ADA-approved renovations
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​Expert pre-construction, permit expediting, and estimating services
Clarion’s construction management approach ensures early project starts, complete market vendor bidding, transparency, and efficiency:​​
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Advocate for the client to ensure on-schedule completion
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Conduct subcontractor bidding with open-book reporting
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Provide value engineering analysis
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Begin permit process during design phase
Our design/build system offers single-source accountability for fast-track and turnkey projects:
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Combine design and construction under one roof
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Develop preliminary design documents for feasibility studies
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Budgets and control estimates aligned from day one for greater control over costs
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​Expert pre-construction, permit expediting, and estimating services
For our customers' most challenging problems, Clarion delivers strategic building solutions and comprehensive project support for property and facility professionals. Our in-house teams provide a full spectrum of services with:
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Exceptional, high-level service collaboration
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Strategic diagnostics to define scope & root cause
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Apply diagnostic engineering to identify root causes and ensure technically sound solutions
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Engagement of the right engineering experts
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Precise budgeting and disciplined pre-construction planning
Clarion keeps facilities operating at their best with responsive, scheduled, and on-call construction services that address everyday wear, unexpected damage, and long-term performance needs.
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Rapid-response systems and in-house mobile teams handle emergencies, repairs, and building stabilization
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Diagnose root causes and deliver preventative maintenance
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Interior and exterior repairs including carpentry, drywall, concrete, glass, doors, and storefront systems
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Dedicated project managers, estimators, and union craftsmen mobilized quickly to protect your building and keep business moving
SOME OF OUR PROJECTS
60+
Dedicated Construction Professionals
10k+
Total Projects Completed
500+
Projects annually in the Chicagoland area
14 Years
Average Tenure of Superintendents
36 Years
Serving the Chicagoland area
300+
Individual Companies Served
SOME OF OUR PARTNERS
For any inquiries, questions, please call us at 630.925.0880 or fill out the form below.
Clarion Construction
1000 Oak Creek Drive
Lombard, IL 60148
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